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Madison Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:08 PM CDT

Best Time to Run in Madison Today

10 AM

78°F and overcast at peak. Wind 10 mph from the SSE, dew point 68°F.

53
Peak FitScore
Temperature
78°F / feels 81°
Wind
10 mph SSE, gusts 19
Dew Point
68°F — oppressive
Humidity
73%
UV Index
3 — Moderate
Air Quality
52 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 7 PM
26
89° feels 96° 3 mph NNE
🌙 8 PM
44
86° feels 94° 1 mph NNE
🌙 9 PM
44
83° feels 89° 3 mph S
🌙 10 PM
46
81° feels 86° 4 mph SSW 7% rain
🌙 5 AM
52
74° feels 80° 3 mph SSE 14% rain
☁️ 6 AM
49
74° feels 80° 6 mph SSW 23% rain
🌧️ 7 AM
34
71° feels 74° 12 mph ENE 42% rain
☁️ 8 AM
49
73° feels 77° 10 mph E 32% rain
☁️ 9 AM
51
75° feels 78° 10 mph ESE 18% rain
☁️ 10 AM
53
78° feels 81° 10 mph SSE 5% rain
☀️ 11 AM
43
82° feels 88° 9 mph S 7% rain
☀️ 12 PM
42
86° feels 93° 9 mph SSW 5% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
91° / 74°
53
🏃
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
99° / 71°
53
🏃 💧 42%
☁️
Tue Jul 28
81° / 65°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Jul 29
84° / 61°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Jul 30
85° / 66°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Fri Jul 31
73° / 63°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 38%
☁️
Sat Aug 1
86° / 62°
76
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 29%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Madison: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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Madison running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Madison today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 10 AM with a peak FitScore of 53/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Madison?

The best months for running in Madison are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Summer humidity rivals the Southeast. Watch for fast-moving thunderstorms in the afternoon.

What is the FitScore?

FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.

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